About the WSSO – Western Sydney Symphony Orchestra

The Western Sydney Symphony Orchestra (WSSO) is a community Symphony Orchestra serving the communities of the Western Sydney communities.

Directed by the Artistic Director Dr. Brian Chatpo Koo, and managed by the Sydney Contemporary Orchestra Inc. (SCO) Management Committee, composed of brilliant professional musicians of the SCO, and local music lovers, the WSSO hosts a series of classical music concerts during a year. These events provide captivating performances that showcase incredible diversity and skill across a variety of crowd-pleasing classics and new works of Australian composers. Through these events, the WSSO builds a more vibrant, sustainable, and inclusive local community for lovers of classical and symphonic music.

Based in Western Sydney and the Hills Shire area, and supported by the Hills Shire Council, the Western Sydney Symphony Orchestra provides valuable development opportunities, and encourages local participation from talented amateurs and professional musicians. All professional musicians, music teachers, and classical music lovers who are over the age of 18 and living in Western Sydney and the Sydney Hills area are welcome to join this dynamic orchestra.

The Western Sydney Symphony Orchestra is a sub-organisation of the Sydney Contemporary Orchestra (SCO). The Sydney Contemporary Orchestra is registered as a non-profit musical organization by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission.